1.2 IMPORTANT WARNINGS:
• To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury, please read and follow all safety instructions
and caution markings before use. This vacuum cleaner is designed to be safe when used for
cleaning functions as specified. Should damage occur to electrical or mechanical parts, the
cleaner and / or accessory should be repaired by a competent service station or the supplier
before use in order to avoid further damage to the machine or physical injury to the user.
• Do not leave the machine when it is plugged in. Unplug from the socket when not in use and
before maintenance.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. To unplug grasp the plug, not the cord. Do not handle
plug or cleaner with wet hands. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp
edges or corners. Do not run cleaner over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of the body away from openings and moving parts.
• Do not put any objects into openings or use with opening blocked. Keep openings free of dust,
lint, hair, and anything else that could reduce the flow of air.
• WARNING: This machine is not suitable for picking up hazardous dust.
• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline, or use in areas where
they may be present.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Do not use unless filters are fitted.
• If the cleaner is not working properly or has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped
into water, return it to a service center or supplier.
• If foam or liquid escapes from the machine, switch off immediately.
• The vacuum cleaner may not be used as a water pump. The vacuum cleaner is intended for
vacuuming air and water mixtures.
• Connect the vacuum cleaner to a properly earthed mains supply. The socket outlet and the
extension cable must have an operative protective conductor.
• Provide for good ventilation at the working place.
• Do not use the vacuum cleaner as a ladder or step ladder. The vacuum cleaner can tip over and
become damaged.
• Never vacuum up the following materials: explosive or combustible gases, liquids and dust
particles (reactive dust particles), reactive metal dust particles (such as aluminum, magnesium,
zinc) in combination with highly alkaline or acidic detergents, undiluted and strong acids and alkalis
or organic solvents such as petrol, paint thinners, acetone, heating oil and similar products.
• Risk of fire. Do not vacuum up any burning or glowing objects.
• Do not not pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline, liquids, reactive dust
particles or use in areas where they may be present.
• Do not use your vacuum cleaner as a sprayer of flammable liquids such as oil base paints,
lacquers, household cleaners, etc.
• Do not attempt to vacuum hot or warm ashes. Maximum temperature of ashes should not be
warmer than 102 degrees Fahrenheit / 40 degrees Celsius.
• Do not vacuum toxic carcinogenic, combustible or other hazardous materials such as asbestos,
arsenic, barium, beryllium, lead, pesticides or other health endangering materials.
• To avoid spontaneous combustion, empty tank after each use.
• NOTE: A static shock may occur if the environment is too dry. This will not affect the use of the
vacuum cleaner. To eliminate shock, add humidity to the air with a console or a humidifier.
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